Our experience and expertise spans numerous genres and budget ranges across film and television in features, documentaries, scripted, unscripted and digital series.
Returning Series
In development
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski ("World War Z", "Sense8")
Unscripted Series
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An international client came to us with an early-stage animated series looking to enter the US market. We secured a development deal with a major global streamer.
A small production company came to us with a completed feature script. We worked with the client to package the project with talent, which triggered pre-sale interest from The Orchard.
We secured and negotiated a worldwide theatrical pre-sale deal for the film. We secured additional cast attachments and equity to compete financing to move the project into production.
A production company came to us looking for help in attaching name cast to their feature film. We secured name talent that allowed the filmmakers to confidently move into production. As the film moved into pre-production we were asked to assume the role of lead producer on the project through our parent company, Media Sparks, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day production. We sourced a domestic theatrical release for the film with Vertical Entertainment and continue to source and negotiate international sales on the film on a territory-by-territory basis across the globe.
Attaching killer talent
A new production company came to us looking for help in attaching name cast to their first feature film.
We attached multiple Emmy winner Uzo Aduba to the lead role in "Miss Virginia." This allowed the the producers to confidently move into production.
As the film moved into pre-production we were asked to assume the role of lead producer on the project through our parent company, Media Sparks, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day production.
Upon completion of the film, we sourced a US theatrical release for "Miss Virginia" with Vertical Entertainment along with several releases in key territories across the globe. We continue to source and negotiate international sales of the film.
"Miss Virginia" is currently streaming on
Client Case Studies
EP Services
Comprehensive Executive Producer Services and advisory for early-stage films and television series.
We provide hands-on servicing of projects at the script stage to production companies and individual filmmakers.
Our experience and expertise spans numerous genres and budget ranges across film and television in features, documentaries, scripted, unscripted and digital series.
You'll tap into our expertise gained from over twenty years of experience in indie film distribution, packaging, and production. We've had a hand in producing and exectutive producing a dozen completed films in the last five or so years, consulted on dozens more, set up films and series at studios and streamers, and secured major IP on behalf of clients. You'll gain access to our deep well of contacts for talent packaging, sales, distribution, finance and co-production opportunities in to bring your project to fruition.
How We Work with Clients
EP Services is a done-for-you solution. In other words, we're all-in on your film or series.
We lead packaging outreach, that means everything from cast to directors and writers (if necessary), introduce you to our network of producers and distributors, and provide production guidance.
🔍 STRATEGY & MARKET INTELLIGENCE
We start with a thorough assessment of the project taking into account the current realities of the marketplace, ROI, potential buyers, etc . We often float projects early on to trusted contacts at streamers, networks, talent agencies, sales agencies and buyers to get an exact read on how the project will work in the marketplace. This vetting and direct feedback helps us to shape the project’s overall strategy, budget, finance and packaging and production plan.
📉 FINANCIAL MODELS & PLAN
We create a finance plan taking into account where the overall project sits in the marketplace. We consider the current market rates for completed projects and the elements needed to create a workable budget range. Then we get to work on putting together the finance plan. We look at all structured finance models including tax incentives, potential pre-sales, international co-production and co-finance opportunities (where appropriate) to connect the project to the right finance.
🎨 MARKET-READY ASSETS
We create a comprehensive pitch deck and strategy for the project, if necessary. We also thoroughly evaluate and provide feedback for improving (if needed) any additional assets including treatments, teasers, artwork, etc.
👤 PACKAGING STRATEGY & OUTREACH
We develop a realistic packaging strategy, appropriate for the budget level and type of project.
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TALENT OUTREACH: We first work with you to create lists of meaningful talent attachments appropriate for the project. We then lead outreach to reps and advise throughout the attachment and negotiation process.
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WRITER/ DIRECTOR OUTREACH: If needed, we work with you to identify and lead outreach to relevant writers and directors. We then advise throughout the attachment and negotiation process.
👥 PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY & OUTREACH
We provide strategic guidance on finance, distribution and production partners. We lead outreach (as applicable) to potential sales agency, distribution, production partners, and co-production partners, both domestic and international. Each project is unique, as are the partnerships needed to bring a project to life.
🎞️ PRODUCTION GUIDANCE
As the project moves closer to production we assist with sourcing service companies (as necessary), line producers, and key above the line crew to smoothly transition the project into the next phase.
Our Experience
We have 20 years of experience in independent film and television packaging, finance and distribution.
We've also had a hand in producing or executive producing a dozen completed films in the past five years or so and consulted on dozens more. We tap our vast network of established industry contacts to help filmmakers and production companies take their projects from script (sometimes just idea) all the way to completion and onto distribution.
Case Studies
A few select projects where we've served as Executive Producer